Tuesday, April 5, 2011

and just one more pear

Finished this a couple of weeks ago but somehow never blogged it. I think it's my favorite thus far. The reflections posed quite a challenge, as I was working from a photo reference that really didn't show them. (I know, I know, a real artiste works from life....but I work slowly and have no desire at this point to do paintings of rotting fruit. I never claimed to be a real artiste anyhow.)

Pear with Ribbon 2, 10 x 8 inches, soft pastel on paper. Available.

Here's a little diptych of the two pear/ribbon pieces that I made to post on Flickr. Aren't they sweet together? I think they're calling out for a third.

There is more painting going on, despite the lack of posts. The painting has slowed because there is also crocheting happening at the moment (a very beautiful shawl which I will soon be sharing in its own post). And because I am preparing to move, and because my mother had knee replacement surgery on Friday. Oh, and I took a week off so I could have bronchitis again. Mom is doing great, but the move is looming large. I'll keep you posted. I have big plans.